Pop Pop Is My Hero
A Heartlfet Children’s Picture Book About Dementia and the Power of Family Love
Releasing June 2026, during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Pop Pop has always been Georgia’s hero.
Now, it’s her turn to be a hero, too.
On a cozy winter day at his memory care home, Georgia and Pop Pop relive some of their favorite memories together and create new ones. But when Pop Pop forgets something important, Georgia discovers her chance to be a hero, too.
Pop Pop Is My Hero is thoughtfully written to help families navigate conversations about dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other forms of memory loss with care and compassion. Offering encouragement to caregivers and children alike, this heartfelt, hope-filled tale honors the past, embraces the present, and reminds readers that love can be even stronger than memory.
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The heart behind the story.
The title of this book is no exaggeration. My Pop Pop truly was my hero growing up, and many of the moments woven into the story are a part of my life.
A few years ago, when my Pop Pop began losing his memory due to dementia, I wanted something meaningful to come out of it. After finding an essay I wrote in elementary school titled “Pop Pop Is My Hero,” I knew I wanted my next book to help children navigate their loved ones—their heroes, if you will—no longer remembering them.
Whether you are a caregiver to someone with memory loss or you’re simply drawn to the story of a little girl who adores her grandfather, I hope this book serves as a reminder that love isn’t limited to memory and that life isn’t defined by what we can remember but rather by those we get to experience it with.
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Who is this book for?
Children navigating a loved one’s dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Inspired by the author’s real experience navigating dementia with her grandfather, this book offers an authentic look at life in a memory care home through a child’s eyes.
Families, caregivers, and educators.
This book includes thoughtful discussion questions and activities located at the back of the book to help caregivers and educators guide age-appropriate conversations about dementia.
People seeking grandparent-grandchild stories centered on love and connection.
This book gently demonstrates memory while placing greater emphasis on the enduring bond between granddaughter and grandfather, showing that meaningful connections and new memories are always possible.
And YOU.
The story’s universal message encourages all readers to honor the past, embrace the present, and make the most of every moment we have with the people we love.
Want to share the love?
Purchase a discounted copy of Pop Pop Is My Hero to donate to the memory care facility of your choice!
About the Author:
Hannah Jessen Conway.
Hannah Jessen Conway believes words have the power to change the world. With a background in Christian blogging and nonprofit marketing, she developed a desire to publish inclusive children’s literature when her second son was born deaf. Her debut picture book, Love Sounds Like, is a children’s bedtime story that explores a tender conversation between a hearing mother and her deaf son. Her second book, Pop Pop Is My Hero, continues the same theme of family connection, exploring the relationship between a granddaughter and her grandfather, who has dementia.
Hannah lives in Raleigh, NC, with her husband, two precious sons, and a mischievous rescue mutt. She loves Jesus, historical fiction, and college basketball.
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About the Illustrator:
Remesh Ram.
Remesh is the co-owner and the Managing Director at Prayan Animation Studio, a top-notch animation and illustration hub in India. With 20+ years of rich experience, he leads Prayan’s creative projects.
Thanks to his skilled leadership, the studio has created countless captivating illustrations for children’s books worldwide. Known for his keen eye for detail and a natural flair for color, Remesh has developed a unique and versatile artistic style that truly sets him apart.
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